Comparison of Apple MacBook Pro 13” (M1 2020) vs Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2018)
Comparison of Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2018) vs Apple MacBook Pro 13” (M1 2020)

Apple MacBook Pro 13” (M1 2020) vs Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2018)

Comparison summary

  • Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2018) has a bigger screen. For portability Apple MacBook Pro 13” (M1 2020) is lighter and smaller in size.
  • 15” 2018 contains more memory.
  • Otherwise they are similar.
Compare technical specifications of Apple MacBook Pro 13” (M1 2020)
Compare technical specifications of Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2018)

Apple MacBook Pro 13” (M1 2020)

Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2018)

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Apple MacBook Pro 13” (M1 2020)Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2018)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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-Intel Core i7 Series
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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8gb16gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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-Radeon Pro 560X
Screen size
13″15.4″
Weight
3 lbs (1.36 kg)4 lbs (1.81 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
13.41 x 11.97 x 0.61 inches13.8 x 9.5 x 0.6 inches
(34.06 x 30.4 x 1.55 cm)(35.05 x 24.13 x 1.52 cm)
Operating system (OS)
macOSmacOS
Hard drives
500gb SSD500gb SSD
Release date
March 28, 2021October 2, 2019
Amazon.com List Price
$565.00
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$565.00
Amazon.com Lowest Used Price
$461.33
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Laptop Dimensions

13.41 in
34.06 cm
11.97 in
30.4 cm
Thickness: 0.61 in (1.55 cm)
13.8 in
35.05 cm
9.5 in
24.13 cm
Thickness: 0.6 in (1.52 cm)

Compare Apple MacBook Pro 13” (M1 2020) / Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2018) vs other Macbooks:

15″
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Apple MacBook Air 15″
MRYN3LL/A
Trusted brand8 GB RAMThin
$1,499.00
$1,389.00
15″
Compare Apple MacBook Pro 13” (M1 2020) vs Apple MacBook Air 15″ (MRYU3LL/A)
Apple MacBook Air 15″
MRYU3LL/A
Trusted brand8 GB RAMThin
$1,249.00
15″
Compare Apple MacBook Pro 13” (M1 2020) vs Apple MacBook Air 15″ (MRYR3LL/A)
Apple MacBook Air 15″
MRYR3LL/A
Trusted brand8 GB RAMThin
$1,299.00
$1,204.00
13″
Compare Apple MacBook Pro 13” (M1 2020) vs Apple MacBook Air 13″ (MXCV3LL/A)
Apple MacBook Air 13″
MXCV3LL/A
Trusted brand16 GB RAMThinLightweight
$1,499.00
$1,399.00
13″
Compare Apple MacBook Pro 13” (M1 2020) vs Apple MacBook Air 13″ (MRXW3LL/A)
Apple MacBook Air 13″
MRXW3LL/A
Trusted brand8 GB RAMThinLightweight
$1,249.99
15″
Compare Apple MacBook Pro 13” (M1 2020) vs Apple MacBook Air 15″ (Z18T0LL/A)
Apple MacBook Air 15″
Z18T0LL/A
Trusted brand16 GB RAMThin
$1,499.00

Amazon.com description

Apple 2020 MacBook Pro M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray

Apple-designed M1 chip for a giant leap in CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance

Get more done with up to 20 hours of battery life, the longest ever in a Mac

8-core CPU delivers up to 2.8x faster performance to fly through workflows quicker than ever

8-core GPU with up to 5x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games

16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning

8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid

Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant

Active cooling system sustains incredible performance

13.3-inch Retina display with 500 nits of brightness for vibrant colors and incredible image detail

FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for clearer, sharper video calls

ASIN: B08N5LM1K3

Apple 15.4in MacBook Pro Laptop (Retina, Touch Bar, 2.6GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (MR942LL/A) (2018 Model) (Renewed)

PERFORMANCE: 2.6GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.3GHz, the MacBook Pro delivers speedy performance. Includes 16GB of memory so you can easily multi-task.

STORAGE: MacBook Pro is slim and sleek with a 512GB SSD storage and features Radeon Pro 560X graphics.

FORCE TOUCH: The Force Touch trackpad allows for precise cursor control with pressure sensing capabilities and the Taptic Engine provides haptic feedback that brings a sense of touch to what you see.

VIVID DISPLAY: The 15 inch Retina LED-backlit display with IPS technology supports millions of colors. MacBook Pro includes Touch Bar with integrated Touch ID sensor.

ASIN: B07JB2C4RZ